A TRAIN marking 200 years of the modern railway is set to stop in Colchester and Clacton as part of a national tour.
The Railway 200 Inspiration train will return to the Greater Anglia network in early 2026.
The train will be at Colchester station on Tuesday, February 3 and Wednesday, February 4, and at Clacton station on Thursday, February 5 and Friday, February 6.
Martin Beable, managing director at Greater Anglia, said: "We are really looking forward to welcoming back Inspiration to East Anglia and continuing the celebrations linked to the 200th anniversary of the modern railway.
"Having the exhibition train visit Cambridge, Colchester, Clacton-on-Sea, and Hertford East stations in early 2026 will shine a spotlight on the past and present of the railway, while inspiring the next generation of railway talent."
The train, which attracted more than 40,000 visitors during the 2025 tour, features a travelling exhibition in four specially designed carriages.
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Displays include historical milestones in rail travel, interactive exhibits, information on careers in the rail industry, and a partner zone led by industry organisations.
The train does not carry passengers between stops and instead serves as a walk-through exhibition.
Free tickets can be booked through the Railway 200 website.
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